I'm an adult now but when I was a teenager sifu brown would always spar with me and a couple others. Please bring your kids here as this was the best discipline and self control I ever received. Misses Donnahu was a gem as well. I'm 32 and to this day I hold the values of this school.
December 2024
I've been a student at the School of Martial Arts in Berkley for around three years, and within that relatively short timeframe I've learned much, much more than just how to kick and punch. In every class, Sifu Brown draws from a deep well of martial arts experience to teach effective self-defense techniques for all, regardless of skill level, age, or background. By showing up to practice (and a whole lot of hard work and sweat) the School of Martial Arts has given me the confidence that comes with having a self-defense toolbox and continuously helps me be the best mom/wife/daughter/human being that I can possibly be. I could not recommend this school more!
February 2024
Sifu brown as a teacher focuses on personal growth and development, not belts. He has used his 40+ years of practice to create an environment that he'd enjoy practicing in. He develops people to be better than themselves and uses tests to break through the will. Growth is often painful... As a person, neurodivergent and complicated, i rarely got the feeling that sifu liked me, more so it felt like he used me as an opportunity to see his own rough edges, a stone making ripples in the water of his pond... That being said, he never kept teaching or participation from me. He let me have the complete experience, and tried throughout to push me to be a better person.... read full review
I'm an adult now but when I was a teenager sifu brown would always spar with me and a couple others. Please bring your kids here as this was the best discipline and self control I ever received. Misses Donnahu was a gem as well. I'm 32 and to this day I hold the values of this school.
I've been a student at the School of Martial Arts in Berkley for around three years, and within that relatively short timeframe I've learned much, much more than just how to kick and punch. In every class, Sifu Brown draws from a deep well of martial arts experience to teach effective self-defense techniques for all, regardless of skill level, age, or background. By showing up to practice (and a whole lot of hard work and sweat) the School of Martial Arts has given me the confidence that comes with having a self-defense toolbox and continuously helps me be the best mom/wife/daughter/human being that I can possibly be. I could not recommend this school more!
Sifu brown as a teacher focuses on personal growth and development, not belts. He has used his 40+ years of practice to create an environment that he'd enjoy practicing in. He develops people to be better than themselves and uses tests to break through the will. Growth is often painful... As a person, neurodivergent and complicated, i rarely got the feeling that sifu liked me, more so it felt like he used me as an opportunity to see his own rough edges, a stone making ripples in the water of his pond... That being said, he never kept teaching or participation from me. He let me have the complete experience, and tried throughout to push me to be a better person.... read full review